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5thelement · 18-05-2006

Well, i've got a little further forward...i just went and wrapped bluetac all around the connection where its screwed on, and its pretty much stopped the leak, until i cover the other end of the hose, which obviously makes the pressure go up and it starts leaking again, but it doesnt seem as bad, but still too bad to really use it. Better than how it was before though, as i didn't even have to cover the hose at the other end for it to be pissing out.

So, looks like its leaking out of the thread on the screw on the end of the hose. I dont think it's a problem with the hose side, as i never covered that at all.

To answer the question about the hose connection, im 99% sure it's slightly conical, with a small o-ring seated in it.

Maybe these pliers will give it a nice tight seal, but i guess time will tell.

Cant thank you all enough for helping me through this, wouldn't of thought of most of this stuff, especially not the water thing!

Im guessing most of the gas is gone now lol but if i can find some solution, i wont be too bothered about buying some more aslong as it works!

I'll keep you updated.

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5thelement Scale Model Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK (originally from Edinburgh) My Models: Military Aircraft, Tanks Visit 5thelement's Gallery Posts: 121	Well, i've got a little further forward...i just went and wrapped bluetac all around the connection where its screwed on, and its pretty much stopped the leak, until i cover the other end of the hose, which obviously makes the pressure go up and it starts leaking again, but it doesnt seem as bad, but still too bad to really use it. Better than how it was before though, as i didn't even have to cover the hose at the other end for it to be pissing out. So, looks like its leaking out of the thread on the screw on the end of the hose. I dont think it's a problem with the hose side, as i never covered that at all. To answer the question about the hose connection, im 99% sure it's slightly conical, with a small o-ring seated in it. Maybe these pliers will give it a nice tight seal, but i guess time will tell. Cant thank you all enough for helping me through this, wouldn't of thought of most of this stuff, especially not the water thing! Im guessing most of the gas is gone now lol but if i can find some solution, i wont be too bothered about buying some more aslong as it works! I'll keep you updated. Last edited by 5thelement; 18-05-2006 at 01:59..